Ex-explorer Of Year Held In Burglary

September 13, 1986|By Gina Thomas of The Sentinel Staff

KISSIMMEE — A 19-year-old man, who once was a Kissimmee police explorer of the year, and two juveniles were charged Friday with burglary.

Charges against David Cabrera, 3714 Fruitloop Circle, and two 16-year-old boys result from the Aug. 23 burglary of the Boys' Club, 2151 W. Donegan Ave., and the Sept. 5 burglary at the Discount City, 2301 W. Vine St., said sheriff's Lt. Larry Taggett.

At the Boys' Club, money was stolen from vending machines. A car stereo, karate outfits and other goods were taken from Discount City.

Taggett said some property has been recovered from the boys who also are charged with breaking into the Boys Club on Sept. 9 and doing $7,000 worth of damage to vending machines. A 15-year-old also is being sought in that break- in.

Cabrera, who is being held in the Osceola County Jail on $1,000 bond, was named police explorer of the year three or four years ago. The organization, a branch of the Boys Scouts of America, is for youths aged 14-18 who have an interest in law enforcement and want to help the community.

The members named explorer of the year earn the honor based on overall performance and participation in each post. Other explorers, or sometimes police officers, vote for the winner; it is done differently each year.